To determine if 1753 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1753.
If the factors of 1753 are only 1753 and 1, then we know that 1753 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1753 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1753 is only divisible by 1 and 1753, then it is a prime number, and if 1753 is divisible by more than 1753 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1753 are as follows:
1, 1753
Therefore, since 1753 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1753 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 1754 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1753 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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